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Actor Devon Sawa Reveals Macaulay Culkin Almost Starred in Eminem’s ‘Stan’ Video

By Courtneyb / April 18, 2024

The iconic music video for Eminem's hit song 'Stan' is etched in the memories of hip-hop fans worldwide. But what...

Nicki Minaj’s Husband Granted Permission to Travel with Rapper Amidst Legal Battle

By Courtneyb / April 18, 2024

Rapper Nicki Minaj's husband, Kenneth 'Zoo' Petty, has been granted permission by a federal judge to accompany his wife on...

Wendy Williams’ Ex-Husband Sued for Overpaid Alimony as Guardian Demands Repayment

By Courtneyb / April 17, 2024

Former daytime talk show queen Wendy Williams finds herself entangled in legal drama once again, this time with her ex-husband,...

Happy 54th Birthday To Hip Hop Legend Redman!

By Sha Be Allah / April 17, 2024

A very big Happy Birthday shout-out goes out to Hip-Hop legend and actor Redman. The Newark, NJ bred veteran turns...

WATCH: Rick Ross Asks Why Drake Let Birdman’s Miami Mansion Go Into Foreclosure

By Shawn Grant / April 17, 2024

Rick Ross isn't an easy troll. Drake attempted to shade Rick Ross by saying he isn't as rich as him...

9th Wonder’s Swank & King Draft ‘Vice City’ Album Dropping This Week

By Sha Be Allah / April 16, 2024

Swank & King Draft's highly anticipated album, VICE CITY, produced under the esteemed guidance of legendary producer 9th Wonder. Dropping this Friday, April 19th,...

Kenneth Perry Requests Court Permission To Go on ‘Pink Friday 2’ World Tour

By Sha Be Allah / April 16, 2024

According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Nicki Minaj's husband, Kenneth Petty, is asking a court for permission to travel...

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Naughty By Nature Dropped Their Self Titled Debut Album 31 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

September 3, 2022

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On this date in 1991, the "Illtown(Irvington)" trio known as Naughty By Nature released their self-titled debut LP on the now-defunct Tommy Boy imprint. This album, which within a six-month time span went p... Read Article

Kanye West Proclaims Adidas CEO ‘Dead’ In Mock Newspaper After Brand Friction

Kim SoMajor

September 2, 2022

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Kanye West, never the one to shy away from a public feud, adds Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted to his long list of enemies. The design executive and artist posted a mock New York Times headline to his social med... Read Article

Family Snubbed By Sesame Street Character Refuses Invite Back To Park

Kim SoMajor

September 2, 2022

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The family of two young Black girls snubbed at “Sesame Street”-themed amusement park, declined an invitation back. In July, a viral video shot at the Pennsylvania theme park showed a costumed charact... Read Article

Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears Sued For Alleged Child Sexual Abuse

Kim SoMajor

September 2, 2022

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Comedians Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears are being sued for allegedly grooming two children. A lawsuit filed against the two from a 22-year-old woman, Jane Doe claims they groomed the two siblings. The f... Read Article

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Viral Star Swizzi Drops New Music Video “Swerve”

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September 2, 2022

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Going viral wasn't a fluke for this rising star. After receiving overnight popularity following the huge surge of viral attention with his latest release, “What It Is,” the Los Angeles-based new sensation ... Read Article

[WATCH] Stacey Dash Says She Just Found Out DMX Died

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September 1, 2022

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Now, she can officially be described as the Clueless actress. Cousin to Roc-A-Fella co-founder Damon Dash, Stacey Dash revealed in a TikTok video to the public that she just discovered yesterday(August 31)... Read Article

[WATCH] Charleston White Threatens To Get Police To Shut Down Trapboy Freddy’s Alleged Drug Spots

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September 1, 2022

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As previously reported, Trapboy Freddy's Dallas home was raided by the alphabet boys last month and the Feds even scored a baby tiger in their pillage. Now, controversial Black culture anomaly Charleston White... Read Article

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Today In Hip Hop History: Fat Joe Dropped His Third LP ‘Don Cartagena’ 24 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

September 1, 2022

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On this date in 1998, Terror Squad general Fat Joe released his third full length album Don Cartagena on the Atlantic/Big Beat/Terror Squad imprint. On his first "official" release of Terror Squad as a cre... Read Article

Babyface and Ella Mai Exude Romantic Opulence in “Keeps On Fallin’” Official Video

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August 31, 2022

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Babyface and Ella Mai unveil the official video for their new single “Keeps On Fallin’.” The modern R&B track's opulent romantic visual grabs its inspiration from Regency-era courtship rituals. St... Read Article

Jordan Peele Teases a Possible “Nope” Sequel In The Works

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August 31, 2022

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Jordan Peele is teasing a sequel of his sci-fi film Nope. According to IMDb, Michael Busch plays the uncredited character “Nobody” in the Jordan Peele summer blockbuster. Fans took notice that “Nobody” wa... Read Article

Happy Birthday To Cultural Icon Fab 5 Freddy!

Sha Be Allah

August 31, 2022

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What dictates cool? Originality, tenacity, courage, creativity? Is it the will to stand alone beside your own thoughts and ideas or simply just being the first and fliest to ever do"it"? Whatever the def... Read Article

Prosecution Closing Out, Defense Expected To Call Witnesses In R. Kelly Trial

Kim SoMajor

August 31, 2022

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It's week three of the R. Kelly federal child pornography trial in Chicago. Yesterday the prosecution rested their case against the disgraced singer. The jury has heard from more than 20 government witnes... Read Article

[PHOTOS] Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Links with Dr. Dre For a “Dream” Studio Session

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August 31, 2022

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Diddy had his first studio session with Dr. Dre. The 52-year-old music mogul gushed on social media sharing the news with his 18 million followers. With a post that included a carousel of shots from the sp... Read Article

Social Media Postings Helped D.A Indict Dozens In String Of Crimes Targeting Celebs In Atlanta

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August 30, 2022

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Dozens of alleged gang members in Atlanta are facing charges related to a series of robberies targeting celebrity homes. The Fulton County District Attorney's office on Monday said 24 individuals were indict... Read Article

Chris Rock Admits He Declined Invitation To Host 2023 Oscars, That’s Like Asking Nicole Brown Simpson “To Go Back To The Restaurant”

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August 30, 2022

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Comedian Chris Rock admits he turned down an invitation to host the 2023 Academy Awards. Rock, 57, revealed he would not be returning as the 2023 Oscars host to the audience at his comedy show in Phoenix on ... Read Article

Avivpr Talks Music Production, Spreading Positivity and Upcoming Musical Projects With Fellow Artists

Sha Be Allah

August 29, 2022

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Artists come and go. Music trends change every year. It’s challenging for artists to keep skin in the game with the rapid fluctuation of an unpredictable industry––when it comes to staying persistent and... Read Article

SOURCE LATINO: Bad Bunny Performing Live From Yankee Stadium On Tonight’s VMA’s

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August 28, 2022

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Latin superstar Bad Bunny will make his VMA's return in epic fashion, with an exclusive “made for VMAs” performance with never-before-seen choreography, as MTV goes live from Yankee Stadium as part of “Bad Bun... Read Article

Kodak Black Gives Back To Haiti Donates $50,000 Worth Of Alkaline Water

Kim SoMajor

August 28, 2022

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Kodak Black is giving back to the people of Haiti. The famed rapper, born Bill Kahan Kapri, is donating $50,000 to send more than 35,000 bottles of water to Haiti. The plan is to transport the... Read Article

Joe Biden Signs Proclamation Black History Month 2022

WH Announces President Biden’s Federal Student Loan Debt Relief Plan

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August 28, 2022

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The White House announced President Biden’s cancellation of some federal student loan debt. Domestic policy adviser Susan Rice said Wednesday the student loan forgiveness will give relief to borrowers wh... Read Article

Nicki Minaj To Perform On VMAs, Honored with Michael Jackson Vanguard Award

Kim SoMajor

August 28, 2022

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Rap megastar Nicki Minaj will receive MTV's Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at this year's VMAs. It also was announced that Minaj will be performing at the awards show for the first time since 2018. One... Read Article